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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix adds Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza to entertainment lineup
Three house music acts will perform at Yas Marina Circuit's 16/360 venue from December 4 to 6 during the Formula 1 season finale.
Three house music acts will perform at Yas Marina Circuit during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend from December 4 to 6, 2026. South African DJs Black Coffee and Shimza and British duo CamelPhat will play at the 16/360 venue, accessible only to holders of 16/360 The Terrace Collection or The Circle at 16/360 tickets. The race weekend closes the 2026 Formula 1 season, running from December 3 to 6.
Performance schedule at 16/360 venue#
Shimza performs Friday, December 4, followed by CamelPhat on Saturday, December 5, with Black Coffee closing on Sunday, December 6. The DJ sets are separate from the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Etihad Live, which are open to all Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Ethara Live, which operates the Yasalam entertainment programme, announced the three acts on its official channels. The DJ performances are restricted to 16/360 ticket holders, while the Yasalam After-Race Concerts require a separate Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket.
Artist backgrounds and Grammy recognition#
Nkosinathi Maphumulo, performing as Black Coffee, received the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2022 for the album Subconsciously. His discography includes Drive, a collaboration with David Guetta and Delilah Montagu, along with The Rapture Pt. III and Never Gonna Forget, recorded with Diplo and Elderbrook. CamelPhat consists of Liverpool-based producers Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala. The duo's 2017 track Cola, featuring Elderbrook, reached number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and achieved multi-platinum certification. The track received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. Shimza specializes in Afro-tech, combining Afro house percussion with house and techno elements. He has performed at Tomorrowland and held a residency at Pacha in Ibiza.
Additional entertainment and ticket access#
The Yasalam After-Race Concerts include Alex Warren on Friday, December 4, with a second headliner yet to be announced, Lewis Capaldi on Saturday, December 5, Imagine Dragons on Sunday, December 6, and The Chainsmokers on Monday, December 7. Andrea Bocelli will perform his Romanza tour at Etihad Arena on December 2 as part of Yasalam Classics. Anyma will perform at Yas Gateway Park on December 4. Grand Prix tickets are on sale through the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix website and Ticketmaster. Fans can upgrade to Golden Circle tickets for priority access closer to the stage at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts.
Sources3 sources across 2 domains
- gulfnews.comGulf NewsPerformance schedule, artist backgrounds, ticket access and venue details for Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix December 4-6, 2026
- gulfnews.comGulf NewsYasalam After-Race Concerts lineup including Lewis Capaldi, Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers and Alex Warren
- arabianbusiness.comArabian BusinessAbu Dhabi race weekend dates December 4 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit
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